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UPDATE: New dates listed for Ballad Health Team Nights at Barter Theatre
ABINGDON, Va. – Barter Theatre has announced its Ballad Health Team Nights for 2019. The three dates chosen as Team Nights offer Ballad Health team members a substantially discounted show ticket of $16, with a limit of five tickets per team member. Dates have been revised for two of the productions. These are updated from what we announced on Tuesday, Feb. 19. (Dates were changed for “Madame Buttermilk” and “The Producers.”) “Madame Buttermilk” Friday, April 12, 7:30 p.m. “The Producers” Tuesday, Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m. “White Christmas” Thursday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. Reservations must be made with Barter Theatre over the phone or at the box office for all Team Nights, and they’ll just need to specify that you’re a team member with Ballad Health. The box office number is 276-628-3991. Because Ballad Health is a season sponsor for Barter Theatre, team members are always eligible for a $5 on any show tickets on Gilliam Stage…
Faithful singers lift patient spirits
The Takoma Singers have been serenading patients with uplifting music for nearly four decades. The group, comprised of team members and volunteers at Takoma Regional Hospital in Greeneville, stroll the hallways two days a week singing hymns, usually with a guitarist, and perform in patient rooms upon request. “We always start with prayer,” says Cindy Luttrell, patient experience director for Greene County. “One of our Ballad Health values is faith so we want to inspire and encourage people’s trust in God. Having faith has been shown to positively impact your health.” The singers often receive feedback from patients saying how the music helped them through a difficult time. Pictured, from left to right, are three of the singers performing in the hallway of Same-Day Surgery at Takoma Regional: Luttrell; James Fain, a volunteer chaplain; and Vickie Henegar, operational excellence manager for Greene County and diagnostic imaging supervisor for the Takoma campus.
They practice the art of making kids smile
At Kids First Pediatrics of NE Tennessee, Dr. Jon Applegate and nurse practitioners Sylvia Boesch and Darla Morgan use their creative juices to make visits the doctor a lot more fun for their young patients. From eye-popping bulletin boards next to the baby scale, to showcasing their artistic talents on pumpkins during the fall, to sending kids home with painted “inspiration” rocks, these providers know how to bring a smile to a child.
He looks for people to help
Eight years ago Terry Higginbotham was looking for something to do to fill his new-found free time. What he found was the fulfillment of seeing someone smile when he offers them a freshly-baked cookie or finding help for a distressed family member sitting alone who hasn’t reached out to anyone for help or information. Instead of enjoying sleeping in now that he’s retired, Terry says that he comes in at 6 a.m. because that’s when patients and families are coming in for surgery and he wants to be there to guide them to their destination. “I walk the halls looking for people or staff who I can help,” says Terry. “Maybe someone needs a wheelchair or doesn’t know where to go. I usually leave each time feeling like I’ve helped people.”
She took her patient to New York
Donna and one of her cancer patients had grown close. The patient, whose life was quickly coming to an end, was looking forward to the birth of her first grandchild and a final trip to Rochester, New York, to attend a baby shower for her son and his wife. When the patient’s ride to New York fell through, Donna’s heart broke. But her caring spirit kicked in. She quickly requested time off and used vacation days for a road trip to Rochester to help her patient join in the celebration of new life. “I couldn’t imagine her missing this special time with her family,” says Donna. “It was my honor to make that happen for her.”
Kudos and Recognition: Vogel heads oncology society board; Tharp, Belisle, Takoma TMs, Laughlin Healthcare Center all honored
Wendy Vogel with Wellmont Cancer Institute selected to serve as APSHO board president KINGSPORT, Tenn. – Wendy Vogel, oncology nurse practitioner with the Wellmont Cancer Institute, has been selected to serve as president of the board of directors of the Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology (APSHO). Vogel, MSN, FNP, AOCNP, serves as infusion/clinic manager for medical oncology at Kingsport Hematology Oncology Associates. She has nearly 24 years of experience as an oncology nurse practitioner. As president of the board, Wendy will have responsibilities for policy and position development, oversight of resources, protection of assets and advancement of APSHO’s mission and strategic plan. She is an associate editor of the Journal of the Advanced Practitioner in Oncology and has published in this and in several other journals and newsletters. She is a founding board member of APSHO. She received the 2012 ONS Mary Nowotny Excellence in Cancer Nursing Education Award (Oncology Nursing Society). She…
The faces of Ballad Health: Meet our team members featured in our campaign on Ballad Health social media
If you haven’t checked it out, take a look at our campaign on Ballad Health Facebook and Twitter, featuring many of our Ballad Health team members. There are photos with a comment or a couple of facts about the team member. You’ll see some familiar faces and learn some new ones, and you’ll also probably find some inspiration in what you read about your co-workers across the organization. We also have a campaign on billboards and in other places throughout Ballad Health and in the community, showing off the faces of many of our team members. It’s all in an effort to let people know who Ballad Health is – it’s each one of us as team members, all working together each day to serve the people of the region. Here are just a couple of the posts to social media so far. Team members at Hawkins County and Holston Valley will be familiar with…
Our online Ballad Health store is now open for ordering Ballad-branded items
Looking for Ballad Health-branded items for yourself, your department or an event? Our Ballad Health “swag” store is now open! Visit www.balladhealth.store. You’ll find an array of shirts, sweaters, jackets, tote bags, tumblers, hand sanitizers, umbrellas, office items, blankets and more. Items can be bought individually or for a department. For more information, contact Anne Godfrey at anne.godfrey@balladhealth.org.
Neurosciences Symposium set for March 1 at Bristol Regional
WHAT: The Ballad Health Neurosciences Symposium is Friday, March 1, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. WHO: This all-day CME event hosted by Ballad Health is targeted to physicians, NPs, PAs, EMS, PT/OT and any other interested healthcare professionals. HOW: To register or for more information, visit the event site.
Lee County Hospital Authority, Ballad Health take next big step toward reopening hospital
PENNINGTON GAP, Va. – Reopening the hospital in Lee County took another step forward on Thursday when the Lee County Hospital Authority unanimously approved the letter of intent to partner with Ballad Health. “It’s a great day for the people here,” said Marvin Eichorn, chief operating officer for Ballad Health. “After all this community has been through, to be able to reach this agreement today is really something special. “There’s still a lot of work to do, but we’re one step closer to getting this hospital open.” The mood in the meeting room at the Pennington Gap Community Center was celebratory, with a small group of citizens breaking into applause. “The people here are really excited about this,” Eichorn said.” They’re looking to the future. And Ballad Health is very excited to be partnering with the county and the hospital authority to get this hospital open again and provide the community better access to healthcare.”…
Ballad Health reports six-month results: better quality, strong financial performance, and significant capital investments
In first six months of fiscal year, Ballad Health surpasses expected improvements in quality, capital investment and financial results JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Ballad Health today announced operational results from its first six months of the fiscal year, and quarterly results for the 2nd quarter. The announcement coincides with the announcement by Moody’s Investor Services that Ballad Health’s outlook has been revised from Neutral to POSITIVE. “Ballad Health’s operational performance is exceptional because of the incredible work of our team members and affiliated physicians,” said Alan Levine, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Ballad Health. “I am proud of the focus on quality, and I believe our results demonstrate that better quality reduces cost, improves outcomes and generates positive financial performance for our community’s health system.” “Serving the people of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia is both our privilege and our great responsibility. The board of Ballad Health stands firmly behind the efforts of…
